Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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