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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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