Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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