Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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