Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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