Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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