Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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