Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major 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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