Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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