Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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