Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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