Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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