Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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