Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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