Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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