Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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