Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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