Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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