Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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