Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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