Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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