Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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