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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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