Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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