Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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