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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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