Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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