Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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