Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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