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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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