Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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