Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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