Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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