Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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