Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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