Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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