Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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