Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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