Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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