Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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