Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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