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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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