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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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