Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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