Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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