Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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