Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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