Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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