Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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