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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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