Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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