Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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