Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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