Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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