Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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