Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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