Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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