Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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