Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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