Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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