Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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