Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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