Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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