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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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