Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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