Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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