Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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