Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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