Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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