Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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