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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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