Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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