Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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