Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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