Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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