Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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