Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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