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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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