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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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