Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores 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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