Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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