Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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