Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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