Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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