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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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