Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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