Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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