Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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