Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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