Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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