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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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