Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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