Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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