Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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