Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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