Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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