Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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