Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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