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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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