Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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