Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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