Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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