Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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