Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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