Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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