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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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