Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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