Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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