Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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