Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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