Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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