Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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