Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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