Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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