Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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