Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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