Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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