Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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