Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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