Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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