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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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