Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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