Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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