Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important 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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