Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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