Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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