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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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