Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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