Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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