Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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