Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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