Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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