Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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