Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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