Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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