Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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