Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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