Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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