Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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