Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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