Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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