Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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