Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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