Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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