Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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