Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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