Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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