Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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