Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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