Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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