Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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