Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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