Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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