Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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