Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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