Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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