Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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