Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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