Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need 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 subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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