Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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