Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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