Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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