Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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