Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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