Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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