Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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