Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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