Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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