Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important 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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