Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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