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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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