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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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