Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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