Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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