Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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