Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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