Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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