Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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