Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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