Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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