Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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