Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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