Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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