Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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