Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC 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 in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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