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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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