Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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