Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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