Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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