Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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