Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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