Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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