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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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