Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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