Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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