Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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