Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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