Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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