Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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