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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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