Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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