Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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