Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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