Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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