Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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