Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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