Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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