Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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