Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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