Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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