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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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