Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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