Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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