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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the 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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