Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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