Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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