Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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