Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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