Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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