Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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