Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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