Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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