Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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