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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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