Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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