Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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