Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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