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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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