Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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