Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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