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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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