Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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