Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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