Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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