Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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