Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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