Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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