Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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