Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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