Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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