Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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