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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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