Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC 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 participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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