Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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