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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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