Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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