Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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