Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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