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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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