Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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