Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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