Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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