Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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