Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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