Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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