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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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