Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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