Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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