Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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