Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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