Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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