Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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