Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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