Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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