Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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