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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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