Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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