Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses 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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