Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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