Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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