Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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