Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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