Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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