Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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