Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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