Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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