Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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