Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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