Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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