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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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