Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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