Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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