Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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