Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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