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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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