Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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