Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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