Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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