Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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