Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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