Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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