Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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