Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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