Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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