Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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