Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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