Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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