Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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