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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about 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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