Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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