Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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