Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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