Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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