Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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