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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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