Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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