Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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