Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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