Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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