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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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