Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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