Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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