Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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