Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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