Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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