Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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