Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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