Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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