Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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