Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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