Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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