Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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