Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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