Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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