Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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