Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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