Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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