Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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