Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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