Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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