Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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