Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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