Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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