Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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