Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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