Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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