Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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