Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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