Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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