Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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