Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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