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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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