Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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