Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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