Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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