Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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