Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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