Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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