Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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