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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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