Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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