Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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