Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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