Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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