Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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