Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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