Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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