Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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