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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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