Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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