Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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