Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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