Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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