Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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