Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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