Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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