Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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