Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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