Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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