Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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