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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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