Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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