Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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