Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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