Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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