Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education enable people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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