Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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