Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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