Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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