Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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