Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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