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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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