Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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