Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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