Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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