Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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