Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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