Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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