Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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