Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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