Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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