Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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