Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education