Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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