Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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