Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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