Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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