Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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