Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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