Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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