Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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