Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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