Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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