Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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