Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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