Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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