Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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