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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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