Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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