Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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