Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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