Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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