Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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