Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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