Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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