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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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