Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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