Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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