Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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