Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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