Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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