Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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