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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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