Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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