Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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