Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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