Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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