Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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