Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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