Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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