Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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