Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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