Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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