Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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