Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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