Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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