Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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