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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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