Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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