Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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