Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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