Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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