Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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