Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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