Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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