Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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