Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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