Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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