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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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