Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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