Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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