Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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