Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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