Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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