Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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