Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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