Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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