Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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