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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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