Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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