Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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