Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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