Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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