Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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