Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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