Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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