Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the 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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