Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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