Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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