Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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