Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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