Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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