Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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