Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key 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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