Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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