Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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