Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major 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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