Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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