Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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