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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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