Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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