Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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