Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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