Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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