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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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