Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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