Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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