Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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