Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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