Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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