Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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