Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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