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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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