Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers 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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