Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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