Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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