Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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