Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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