Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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