Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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