Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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