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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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