Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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