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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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