Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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