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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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