Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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