Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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