Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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