Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies 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 manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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