Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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