Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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